James and Stephs Paris to Barcelona Bike Ride





This blog is the Journal of James and Stephanie's Bike Ride taking place between the 17th and 30th July 2010, an unsupported ride taking in 800 miles of road between Paris and Barcelona, with the addition of the stage 14 tour de france ascents of port de pailheres and/or Ax 3 Domaine... both category 1 climbs!

We are supporting the Starlight Foundation a very worthy charity that grants wishes for terminally ill children

We Raised £10,000 for the starlight foundation
I have been asked a few times if I still have any of the routes / planning docs etc. by people looking to do a similar route - yes I do and happy to share, get in touch at james.cole@indigo-leaf.com


Wednesday, 28 July 2010

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Early this morning high in the mountains (very cold)
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Made it!
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Tuesday, 27 July 2010

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Reaching 3500 ft
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Monday, 26 July 2010

Day 9 - Mirepoix

A relatively short day at 45 miles, in preparation for the pyrenees, celebrated our earlt arrival with a bottle of rose, which promptly saw us to sleep after the market closed.

The ride was all about the wind today, capable of knocking us off!, helping us to free wheel up hills, or more annoying having to pedal hard down hill!

Another short day tomorrow as we nestle ourselves at the base of the ax-3-domaine, ready for the big one, and our entry into spain.

Thanks again for the comments... Not much further now
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Arrived in Mirepoix to be greeted by a Medieval Market.. Lots of brits, the holiday season has begun!!
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Arrived in Mirepoix to be greeted by a Medieval Market.. Lots of brits, the holiday season has begun!!
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Base of the pyrenees
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